CVE-2018-1327 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-1327 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 27/03/2018 | CVE Updated: 16/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: apache | Vendor: Apache Software Foundation | Product: Apache Struts
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-1327 Description

The Apache Struts REST Plugin is using XStream library which is vulnerable and allow perform a DoS attack when using a malicious request with specially crafted XML payload. Upgrade to the Apache Struts version 2.5.16 and switch to an optional Jackson XML handler as described here http://struts.apache.org/plugins/rest/#custom-contenttypehandlers. Another option is to implement a custom XML handler based on the Jackson XML handler from the Apache Struts 2.5.16.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: DoS attack
Source: Apache Software Foundation

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).